Readers 2015 Issue 9

Editorial Department of ReadersDuzhe Publishing & Media Corp. · ChinaDec 2014

Rating 4.0

Word count: 76K words
Chapters: 64

Summary

For many years, Readers magazine has taken the promotion of outstanding human culture as its mission, upholding the editorial purpose of drawing widely from China and abroad, gathering the finest writing, inspiring thought, and broadening horizons. It follows the publishing philosophy that choosing Readers means choosing outstanding culture, seeking out the truth, goodness, and beauty in human nature and expressing humanistic care. In both content and format, the magazine keeps pace with the times, pursuing high quality and fine work and striving for excellence. Through the richness and diversity of its form and content, it has won the affection and support of readers of all ages and from all walks of life.

Editor's review

The overall tone of the September 2015 issue remains quiet and rewarding to read. Transitions between sections create a change of pace: a profile may be followed by a light personal essay, then a short informative piece or a humorous sketch, giving the feel of moving between different tables. It does not chase the immediacy of the news cycle or manufacture emotion through headlines; instead it focuses on how specific people live and choose, so it still reads well when picked up again after a while. For readers used to long-form content, it is a change of pace; for those who have not read for a long time, it is a low-threshold way to start again. Suitable for the bedside, an office drawer, or a bag, to be taken up according to mood.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who want to keep a reading habit in fragmented time but are wary of long-form pressure
General readers who enjoy short pieces, essays, and human-interest stories and value the texture of writing
Office workers who need to relax and read something gentle before bed
Parents choosing extracurricular reading for their children who want clean content

Not a good fit for

Readers who expect each issue to center on a single theme with in-depth special reports
Readers who prefer fast-paced genre fiction with strong plotting
Research-oriented readers who need academic citations and data sources

Reading tips

Read the profiles and narrative pieces first, saving the informative short pieces for when you have more energy
Keep a pen handy and mark passages that move you; at the end of the month, revisit the most heavily marked sections
Take turns reading one piece aloud with family members; ten minutes is enough for a shared reading session
After finishing an issue, write three lines of notes, recording only the one thing or sentence that struck you most

About the publisher

Duzhe Publishing & Media Corp. China · Founded in 2009

Duzhe Publishing & Media Corp. takes Duzhe magazine as its core brand, with publishing directions covering periodicals, books, and textbooks and supplementary teaching materials, among which the Duzhe series of periodicals is its most representative publication. The books in the database are mainly various 2012 issues of Duzhe, such as several issues from No. 14 to No. 24, reflecting the publisher's approach of drawing on the author resources of the Duzhe editorial department and featuring the collected publication of periodical content. In addition to periodical publications, the company is also involved in the publication and distribution of books and textbooks and supplementary teaching materials. However, publicly available information in the database is limited, the common categories are not yet clear, and the representative books are concentrated on issues of Duzhe magazine, making it difficult to fully present its book publishing structure on this basis. Overall, the publisher's characteristic lies in relying on the Duzhe brand to carry out serialized and continuous publishing development around periodical content, with author resources drawn mainly from the Duzhe editorial department and related editorial teams.

版权信息
【目录】
【卷首语】人生的画幅
【文苑】传家之宝
【点滴】摘些山花给妈妈
【点滴】将醒
【文苑】孟婆茶
【点滴】只需50个词
【杂谈随感】选择的自由一直在你手里
【史海拾贝】赏心十六事
【杂谈随感】望子成人
【人生之旅】电报
【人世间】一个人的平房幼儿园
【点滴】禅道
【言论】言论
【文化茶座】你总会信仰些什么
【点滴】美丑当辨
【杂谈随感】在宇宙中诞生，却在城市中毁灭
【心理人生】凡·高，还是猫
【人物】我在于凤至身边的日子
【婚姻家庭】找个想法一样的人
【品位】善有一千张面孔
【心理人生】怎么说比说什么更重要
【人生之旅】那些漫无目的的人生
【名人轶事】文人“羊”事
【青年一代】等太阳的人
【点滴】如果这月光照亮你
【杂谈随感】不，我不高兴
【心理人生】理发店的价目表
【话题】被微信撕碎的生活
【意林】名声
【意林】希望你们被后人忘记
【意林】你说呢
【经营之道】专注“木桶”的长板
【漫画与幽默】漫画与幽默
【人生之旅】那些靠手艺吃饭的人
【乐活】生存的喜悦
【点滴】冬
【历史一页】当御酒变成珍珠
【书林一叶】人生经验一席话
【杂谈随感】更多的泡面与更少的茶
【品味】本来的意义
【青年一代】沿着最初的理想走下去
【杂谈随感】当“你懂的”成为公共语言
【人生之旅】自由与理想
【社会之窗】被时间打败的故乡
【资料卡】资料卡
【生活之友】路遇有人倒地，我该怎么办
【点滴】坐功入静
【影像】世界上最美的街道
【两代之间】一夜长大
【名人轶事】温柔的辩论
【婚姻家庭】 8年环球，寻回幸福
【杂谈随感】地铁站里的实验
【在海外】总统的经济学段子
【话与画】名人语录的极简图像表达
【风情录】哪国幽默最高级
【理财】余额宝还能肩负理财厚望吗
【杂谈随感】直面衰老，理解生命
【知识】神情专注的人更长寿
【趣味科学】慢慢塑造你的脑
【原创精品】人生树下
【在海外】英雄与敌人
【文苑】星期天，与自己的心交谈

FAQ

Will the content of each issue repeat the previous one?

As a periodically published digest, the selections change constantly, though the style and section structure remain relatively stable. A few popular articles may be reprinted by different digests; if you encounter a repeat, simply skip it—it does not affect reading the issue as a whole.

Is it suitable for children?

Most pieces are short, plainly written, and gentle in their values, so middle-school-age children should read them without much difficulty. However, digest content may involve social news and adult experience; parents will be on safer ground if they flip through first and pick out suitable pieces.

How can I read it without it feeling fragmented, and get something out of it?

You can set a small theme for each issue—say, profiles or family—read only the related pieces, and write a few thoughts. Or pick one favorite piece each month and reread it; that leaves a stronger impression than skimming every piece.

Should I choose the digital or print edition?

It depends on how you use it. Print is easy to flip through and suits bedtime and travel; digital is easy to search and carry. If you are easily interrupted, print makes it easier to read one piece through.

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About the author

Editorial Department of Readers Author

The Editorial Department of Readers is the editorial unit of the Readers Magazine Press responsible for editing and publishing Readers. Founded in Lanzhou in March 1981 and sponsored by Readers Publishing & Media Co., Ltd., Readers is known as "a spiritual reader for the Chinese people" and has accumulated a circulation of over 2.1 billion copies. The department handles topic planning, manuscript selection and publication of the magazine. The database contains 262 of its editorial works, with representative issues including Nos. 16 to 23 of 2023. Based on available materials, public information about the department's specific staffing, history and operational details is limited; its profile is mainly presented through the ongoing issues of Readers, through which it has exerted a steady and broad influence on readers by conveying warm stories, humanistic essays and reflections on life.